No Print My Canon BJC-3010 doesn't get used very often and even tho we live in a high, dry desert area, it usually performs well, even after weeks or months of disuse. The black (only)cartridge is about 9 months old and was operating fine till a few weeks ago when it stopped printing. It makes all the right sounds, but delivers a blank sheet. Tried the deep cleaning function and changing the print quality to no avail. Help

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Remove the cartridge and set it on an alcohol-soaked paper towel in the kitchen sink for about 15 minutes. If the towel has not begun to draw ink out, then tap cartridge firmly against your other hand which is holding the towel. if still none, then try heating the alcohol to about 150 degrees and repeat. if still nothing, then ink is either spent or cartridge head is dried up. take it to cartridge world (or similar outlet store) and they can get a cheap replacement.

Posted on May 31, 2007

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